• Miles of uncrowded white sandy beaches extend to the horizon, separating the clear blue ocean and undulating grass-covered dunes.

    Fire Island

    National Seashore New York

For Your Safety: Be Careful With Fire

Camper at grill in Watch Hill Campground.

A grill is provided with each walk-in campsite at Watch Hill. Be sure to use it safely.

Fire Island National Seashore is composed of several vegetation zones capable of sustaining wildland fires. For this reason, open fires are strictly prohibited anywhere within the park's boundaries.

Barbecuing is permitted only in the park's designated picnic areas where grills have been provided. Never leave a grill unattended and be sure to fully extinguish coals before leaving the picnic area.

For wilderness camping—by permit only—open fires are prohibited; you must bring and use a backcountry stove for cooking.

Fires are not permitted on the beach.

 
Picnic tables, grills and colorful umbrellas on calm bay beach.

Charcoal grills are provided in the park's designated picnic areas for barbecuing. Open fires are prohibited.

Prevention is the best defense against fire. If smoke or other indications of a fire are present, move to a safe location and report to a ranger as soon as possible or call 911.
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